Michael R. Milazzo, CPA / MBA

Partner

Mike Milazzo has more than 20 years of experience consulting with public and private businesses on federal and state tax matters. Mike practices extensively in the areas of corporate, partnership and individual taxation. He structures client engagements that provide proactive tax assistance and manages all compliance, notices, income tax provisions (ASC 740), planning, and research; a process that assures business owners and CFOs that their complete tax matters are being effectively administered.

With significant expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, Mike has participated in more than 200 transactions including stock and asset deals and tax-free reorganizations, and has extensive knowledge in structuring transactions and conducting tax due diligence. Prior to joining Skoda Minotti, Mike was a tax manager with a national firm.

Areas of Expertise

Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions

Strategic Tax Planning

Federal Tax

State Tax

Tax Department Outsourcing

Tax Due Diligence

Education and Certifications

John Carroll University, Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant, Florida and Ohio

Professional Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

Awards, Honors, and Recognition

Mike’s editorial contributions have been seen in Taxes, The Tax Magazine, and the Journal of Accountancy. His commentary on new tax law has appeared in The Plain Dealer and Smart Business Magazine.